Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2010) – D.C. United announced today the club has signed 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year finalist Chris Pontius to a new contract. United originally selected the promising young star with the seventh overall pick of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Per team and League policy, terms of the new agreement were not released.

Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2010) − D.C. United today announced the club has acquired forward Adam Cristman from the Kansas City Wizards and in return sent one of its international roster spots to the Wizards until December 31, 2011.

“We are pleased to have concluded a trade for Adam,” said United General Manager Dave Kasper. “He is a hard working, athletic striker who will provide solid cover for us. We look forward to having him join us in pre-season camp.”

Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2010) - D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced today they will be partnering with Walden Books Gaithersburg to distribute books and toys as part of the foundation’s United Reads initiative. The distribution event will be held Wednesday, February 3 at the Children’s Health Center, where United Reads operates one of three Reading Corners.